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dissonance noun

  /ˈdɪsənəns/ , /ˈdɪsənɪns/
  • (countable, uncountable) A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
  • (music) The state of pitches clashing for dramatic effect e.g. a passing tone.
  • (uncountable) A state of disagreement or conflict.
 dissonans

dissonant adjective

  /ˈdɪsənənt/
  • (of sounds or music, literal) Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing; not harmonizing or melodizing.
 dissonant
cognitive dissonance
kognitiv dissonans
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